Wells was writing The Invisible Man and his other novellas, the science fiction genre as its known today did not exist. Today, he is seen as the “father of science fiction” and has written some of the most influential early books in that genre. The novel is considered to be one of Wells’ most important. The novel was followed by several more that become nearly synonymous with his name. It was published in 1897 and was preceded by The Time Machine, The Wonderful Visit, The Island of Dr. This, in combination with the thrilling and interesting story, made The Invisible Man highly popular. It was one of several short novels that Wells produced within a few years periods and was certainly influenced by the changing world the author experienced on a day-to-day basis.įrom technological advancements to class discrimination, Wells drew on elements of society that were highly relatable and interesting to his readers. The short novel is a product of its time.
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